Bacon and Parmesan Penne Pasta

Description

This pasta recipe is so easy to make and so flavorful, you will want to make it part of your regular dinner routine. It is a great option for bacon lovers, and those who want something other than red sauce on their pasta.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 pound dry penne pasta
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Place the chopped bacon and onion in a skillet over medium heat
  2. and cook and stir until the bacon is crisp and the onion is beginning to brown
  3. about 10 minutes.
  4. While the bacon and onion are cooking
  5. fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling
  6. stir in the penne
  7. and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered
  8. stirring occasionally
  9. until cooked through
  10. but is still firm to the bite
  11. about 11 minutes. Drain pasta
  12. transfer to a large serving bowl
  13. and stir in the olive oil to coat the pasta.
  14. Drain the bacon grease from the skillet
  15. leaving a couple of tablespoons or to taste. Stir the cooked bacon mixture into the pasta
  16. and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Stir to mix in the cheese
  17. and serve.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 8

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